Archive: UFC on FX

Catch up with Anderson “Spider” Silva as he trains for one of the most anticipated rematches in years. But being physically ready is only half the battle. Anderson subscribes to an MMA philosophy that goes even further. Plus hear what inspired him to get into mixed martial arts

MMA fighters predict the third fight between Forrest Griffin and Tito Ortiz. Luke Rockhold, Dominick Cruz, Urijah Faber, Antonio Silva, Dan Hardy, Stefan Struve, Tim Kennedy and John Dodson all gave their predictions for the fight and their thoughts on Tito’s retirement.

This past weekend it was reported that Japan’s number one MMA promotion has went out of business. MMA-Japan had the scoop: [box_light] DREAM is no longer a going business, we learned today from various people in the industry. Multiple sources have confirmed this with MMA-Japan. OF COURSE and I put this in bold print –...

The official weigh-in for this Friday’s UFC on FX 3 card are set for Thursday. They are free and open to the public and will take place inside the BankAtlantic Center in Sunrise, Florida. The doors will open at 1:30 p.m. ET (10:30 a.m. PT), with an autograph session with UFC Hall of Famer Chuck...

By: Chris Taylor The UFC will be forced to make more changes to it’s upcoming 149 card, as news broke this weekend that Thiago Alves has been forced off with an undisclosed injury. UFC 149 has already been forced to make changes to it’s co-main event, as Thiago Silva pulled out of his scheduled bout...

“With Gilbert, we’re going to take a look at what Pat Healy does next. We don’t know who he’s fighting next but we’re going to definitely put him in there with someone tough to see how he does. By the time Gilbert fights again, either we’re going to sign somebody to come in and fight...

“Chris brings the fight, I bring the fight too. He’s got great jiu-jitsu, he’s got great wrestling; I have the same thing. I think you’re going to see a fight where it’s going to be everywhere. I think it’s going to be on the cage, it’s going to be on the ground, it’s going to...

“I want to erase the last fight I did against Tom Lawlor in the UFC management’s head. That was a pretty bad fight, I take the blame for that. I feel like I’m reborn in the UFC, have to come back and show I deserve to be there. I improved much more my game, especially...

Strikeforce CEO Scott Coker talks about the conclusion of the Strikeforce heavyweight grand prix, what’s next for Daniel Cormier and Josh Barnett, Gilbert Melendez’s future, the possibility of making Ronda Rousey vs. Cris Cyborg, and much more.

“King Mo” Lawal has been in the news a lot lately. His recent signing with Bellator and his dual signing with the TNA Wrestling company made head waves a few weeks ago. The dual signing came to a shock to most because it is rare for a fighter to compete in both, entertainment wrestling and...

It may be an unfair upper-hand, cheating, an advantage but it is legal. Testosterone replacement therapy is almost becoming a staple in the world of MMA. The latest fighter to gain approval for the controversial treatment was Frank Mir. His approval came prior to his heavyweight title bout against Junior Dos Santos at UFC 146....

A Brazilian vs. Brazilian bout scheduled for UFC 149 is now officially off the table. Top 205’ers Mauricio “Shogun” Rua and Thiago Silva were set to square off in the co-main event of UFC 149; however an injury has forced Silva out of the bout and has left “Shogun” without an opponent. The UFC announced...

“The Ultimate Fighter Live Finale” has concluded and what an action packed night of fights! Tonight’s main card took place from The Pearl At The Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas, and aired for free on the popular television channel FX. Not only did Mike Chiesa take out Al Iaquinta to earn the moniker of “Ultimate Fighter Champion”...

“Yeah, Eddie is someone that I have respected for a long time and I would definitely welcome that. But you know, as much as I try to get excited for these and try to make these things happen, right now, I am trying not to get involved in that. I really don’t have that much...

“Just got back to Brazil, was in the air, and only now found out about the uproar my comments on MMAJunkie Radio created, so I would like to clarify: I have seen way worse cuts then the one Cain inflicted on Bigfoot. The problem with this particular cut was not the size or anything, but...

“I’ve never been one to want to wait, especially when I’m doing well. The whole reason I’m in this sport is to become world champion. Getting that fight is ideal, but at the same time I don’t want to sit out six months or a year.” As he tells it to ESPN, top welterweight contender...

TUF Live finalist Al Iaquinta talks about his experience on the show, making it to the finals against Team Faber teammate Michael Chiesa, only having six days to prepare for the finals, being on the show without his coaches Ray Longo and Matt Serra, what he’ll do when he gets back home to Long Island,...

In our latest polling here at BJPENN.COM we wanted to get a handle on the next UFC heavyweight title fight and who the fan favorite heading into the proposed matchup is. After last weekend’s UFC event two men stood out above the rest and as such the UFC has almost guaranteed a future showdown between...

We ran a video yesterday (HERE) where Brazilian fighter “Pele” went on a verbal butt whooping assault on UFC middleweight champion Anderson Silva. Today we bring you this clip from MiddleEasy.com with Ed’s response to the puzzling backlash.

MMA’s most polarizing couple found themselves back in the court room recently. But this time it was to get rid of their drug toting terrifying friend Shana Burroughs. TMZ has the scoop: [box_light] UFC legend Tito Ortiz and his retired porn star fiancee Jenna Jameson rushed to court, asking a judge to protect them...

All twenty fighters scheduled for tomorrow night’s “The Ultimate Fighter Live on FX Finale” hit the scales today at The Pearl At The Palms Casino Resort and all made weight. The main card features stand-outs from this seasons UFC reality show, the final bout between Mike Chiesa and All Iaquinta and a main event between...

“I’m just so thankful to the UFC and everyone here for everything they have done. Fighting found me and I’m a much better person because of it. I’m happy…. I’ve dealt with injuries in the past, but back in November I was training and hurt my back. It just hasn’t quite been the same …...

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